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2 detained after man shot to death inside Arlington Heights apartment
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (CBS) — One man is dead after being shot inside an Arlington Heights apartment building Sunday afternoon.Around 1:40 p.m., Arlington Heights police responded to the 4200 block of north Bloomington Avenue at the Arbor Lakes Apartment Complex, just south of Bloomington and Lake Cook Road. After a resident called to report a man had been shot inside her apartment. Police arrived at the scene where the resident and gunman, who confessed to the shooting, were outside. Both were taken into custody for questioning.The victim was located inside the apartment on the ground level, near the back door, with a gunshot wound to the upper body. He died at the scene. Detectives say a past relationship between the resident and the victim was a possible contributing factor, and the resident had an order of protection against the victim.An autopsy will be conducted by the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office on Monday to determine an official cause of death. Police are investigating the incident as a contained occurrence with no threat to the public.No further information was immediately available.
Search intensifies for missing 82-year-old Skokie woman Tsering Wangyal, last seen nearly 1 week ago
It's been nearly a week since an elderly woman was reported missing in north suburban Skokie.Her family and friends ramped up their search efforts Sunday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe search intensified as dozens of volunteers gathered at Evanston's Tibetan Alliance of Chicago to get their marching orders. It is there where Tsering Wangyal's daughter, Tenzin Wangyal, believes her mother was trying to get to when she disappeared Monday afternoon."There was a service Monday evening at 5:30 p.m., and my dad and her spoke earlier in the day, and my dad told her they'd be leaving...
OPPD crew returning after supporting power restoration efforts in Iowa, Illinois
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The OPPD crew that traveled to Iowa and Illinois to assist power workers there with restoration after a line major storms rolled through the region is headed back home. In an update Saturday, OPPD said that in addition to general power restoration assistance, their transportation mechanics...
Isolated Thunderstorms Predicted for Illinois-Wisconsin State Line Sunday
Chicago, IL – Isolated thunderstorms are expected near the Illinois-Wisconsin state line on Sunday, with a chance of storms continuing throughout the week. According to the US National Weather Service in Chicago, the region will experience near-seasonable temperatures with occasional showers. Sunday’s weather will feature isolated afternoon showers with...
Are Jails in Illinois using Torture Methods on Inmates?
According to a report, there is something that jails use every day in Illinois that experts say is considered "torture" what exactly is it? And should the Land of Lincoln stop using these devices ASAP?. According to an article from Illinoisansweres.org, the United Nations now considers restraint chairs a form...
Hazardous waste collection coming to Central Illinois in September
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — If you have hazardous waste, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is making it easier for you to get rid of it. The Illinois EPA is hosting numerous hazardous waste collections in partnership with local governments this fall. On Sept. 28, you can get rid of your waste at McLean County Fairgrounds in Bloomington.
Hawthorn Woods Aqua Illinois customers under boil order after water main repair
HAWTHORN WOODS, Ill. - Aqua Illinois has issued a 24-hour boil order for residents in Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, and parts of Lake County following a water main repair. While water service was not interrupted during the repair, the break impacted the water tower's recharging process, prompting the precautionary measure, Aqua Illinois said in a letter to customers Sunday morning.
Illinois Comptroller takes step to address state’s pension challenges
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Comptroller says she is confident that the condition of Illinois’ pension system is headed in the right direction. The state’s unfunded pension liabilities have been a sore thumb for decades. The Commission of Government Forecasting and Accountability reported that Illinois’ pension system experienced growth in debt last year of […]
PHOTOS: Brookfield Zoo welcomes new animal residents
CHICAGO - Brookfield Zoo has announced the addition of several new animals, which includes emus, a sloth bear, and a puggle. In late June, three 3-month-old emus arrived at the Zoo. The one male and two females are adjusting to their outdoor habitat alongside kangaroos at Australia House. Emus, the second-largest birds in the world, are flightless and can sprint up to 30 mph, according to the zoo. The young emus have already gained 25% of their body weight in the past month.
Motorcycle rider dies after crash on Edens Expy. near Skokie, Illinois State Police say
A motorcycle rider died after a fiery crash on the Edens Expressway in the north suburbs, Illinois State Police said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe crash happened around 8:16 p.m. on Saturday on the southbound lanes of I-94 at Lake Avenue near Skokie.The rider of a Suzuki motorcycle crashed into a Toyota Prius while crossing onto the ramp, according to police.After the crash, the motorcycle caught fire. The rider was rushed to the hospital where they later died.Video shows the bike and pieces of metal scattered across the road.Traffic was diverted off the expressway to Skokie Avenue up until 12:25 a.m. when all lanes were reopened, ISP said.No information was immediately available about the rider who died. It is unknown if the driver of Prius had any injuries.
1962 – Crash Helps Gerken Win Illiana Race
Whitey Gerken (44) races against Curtis Turner (20) during the USAC late model stock car race at Illiana. Gerken would go on to win the race while Turner would finish second. – Wayne Bryant Photo/Stan Kalwasinski Collection. Schererville, Ind. (July 21, 1962) – A capacity crowd watched Whitey Gerken...
City Launches West Side Door-Knocking Campaign To Combat Overdose Deaths
AUSTIN —The city is launching a new outreach program on the West Side in response to a spike in overdose-induced deaths at the hands of the city’s opioid epidemic. The program, dubbed the Summer Overdose Safety campaign (or Operation S.O.S), will deploy “trained outreach workers with a goal of covering the nearly 1,300 blocks of the West Side that experienced at least one overdose-related EMS response [in 2023],” according to a press release from the Chicago Department of Public Health.
Hinsdale Humane Society food, supply pantry accepting donations
The Hinsdale Humane Society cares for animals in their shelter, but also works to keep pets at home with their families. Community members who may need support caring for their furry friends can work with the humane society's food and supply pantry to get what they need.
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